U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
Media Advisory
For Release: March 19, 2008
Contact: Clarice Nassif Ransom, cransom@xxxxxxxx, 703-648-4299
Martha Stewart, mstewart@xxxxxxx, 202-262-4112
Learn How Volcano Science Helps Build Safer Communities
—Alaska Volcano Observatory Turns 20—
Alaska has dozens of active volcanoes, some which erupt explosively multiple times a year. Learn how the scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO), which turns 20 in April, help prevent these hazards from becoming disasters.
“In communities across Alaska and in air travel throughout our airspace, volcanic activity poses a real threat to safety,” said U.S. Senator Ted Stevens. “The AVO is on watch, ready to warn of unforeseen challenges so eruptions don’t threaten our lives. I continue to fight to get funding for volcano monitoring and ash plume forecasting to assure AVO will continue its important mission.”
Who: The Alaska Volcano Observatory, a joint program of the U.S. Geological Survey, the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.
What: Learn how volcano scientists help the public be prepared to handle the sometimes life-threatening and catastrophic impacts of volcano eruptions. Hands-on demonstrations, displays and opportunities to interview scientists will be available.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Place: Russell Senate Office Building Room 485
1st Street and Constitution Ave. N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20510
Food and refreshments will be served.
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